New F150 - Brake Controller Install
Well I just pulled the pin on a new F150 tonight. Supercab 4x4 5.0L V8 with 3.55. 7800lbs tow, payload of ~1850 lbs. :) First trip will be in a couple weeks. 4000 miles round trip to Colorado. Only...
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rcmiller32 wrote:
The correct tow package includes the brake controller. The basic tow package gives the class IV hitch, 7 pin connector, upgraded radiator, aux tranny cooler and select shift auto transmission. Not much different than the Chevy at work, still had to add the controller and tow mirrors even with tow package.
Max tow included every thing including the big tow mirrors and brake controller.
The GM's don't have select shift, so that is a big deal, as it can be driven manually, which is pretty sweet for holding a gear. Max tow is nowhere near necessary for heavy towing, and it has compromised (not mileage friendly), rear axle ratio required.
And the OEM controller is so much better than the prodigy, it's not in the same league. Especially in difficult situations. I had a P2, I swapped it out for an OEM one, what a difference! It is so much smoother. My trailer requires very high gain, which results in choppiness, especially at low speeds.
The OEM TBC has 3 features exclusive to itself
1) Reduced output at low speeds
2) Pedal pressure / brake system application pressure as opposed to inertial sensing. (Predictive vs Reactive)
3) Trailer sway control is integrated with the controller
